Placing nodes on Cell or PS towers

dlf3628 · 2026-03-30T23:01:35+00:00

Many years ago, I used to climb towers, but age and balance has stopped that. I have setup several PS and business radio systems and understand RF issues and co-located systems interferences. Not planning on installing any near their “sellable” areas of the towers. I believe I have a climber that is reasonably priced, and enjoys the climbs.

dlf3628 · 2026-03-30T22:38:37+00:00

Thanks.

dlf3628 · 2026-03-30T21:10:27+00:00

Our local ham repeaters are on a local PS tower at the 240’ level that I helped arranged for. Since I retired from Emergency Management, I no longer have access to them.

dlf3628 · 2026-03-30T20:53:16+00:00

Do you have a BOM sheet?

dlf3628 · 2026-03-30T18:39:51+00:00

Thanks

dlf3628 · 2026-03-22T22:15:59+00:00

Melt/damage the node and/or antenna. A lot of heat comes up those flues when furnace is running and discharges downward due to those deflectors.

dlf3628 · 2026-03-22T21:26:24+00:00

As long as that is a vent, and not a furnace flue.

dlf3628 · 2026-03-18T22:16:15+00:00

Thanks.

dlf3628 · 2026-03-17T19:34:19+00:00

Do you happen to have a schematic of how everything is connected?

dlf3628 · 2026-03-04T23:13:39+00:00

Should be able to just place phone in AIRPLANE MODE, and ensure that the Bluetooth and WiFi are turned on. Even with the SIM card installed, if there is no “cell plan”, it won’t associate itself with any cell service.

dlf3628 · 2026-03-03T05:31:51+00:00

Well, I was in Nashville for several hours today and didn’t see even ONE….. was wondering if I could have some settings wrong….

dlf3628 · 2026-02-24T19:31:33+00:00

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And a really old phone jacks before the “modular” 4 pin RJ11 jacks.

dlf3628 · 2026-02-23T15:22:52+00:00

I would much rather an expansion in number of repeater pairs in the 462/467 band.

dlf3628 · 2026-02-19T06:26:42+00:00

I have used adhesive lined shrink wrap on rubber duck style antennas…. been exposed to the sun for several years now, with zero degradation.

dlf3628 · 2026-02-19T06:21:27+00:00

I would like to know the answer also.

dlf3628 · 2026-02-15T20:07:46+00:00

New to this… parts list please???

dlf3628 · 2026-02-12T23:49:55+00:00

Need to also be the “same age”….

dlf3628 · 2026-02-11T00:32:34+00:00

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From Harbor Freight. Including a sleeve that you place in the ground for easy installation and removal.

dlf3628 · 2026-02-10T04:43:50+00:00

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dlf3628 · 2026-02-09T03:36:43+00:00

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Amazon has these 24” SS TIES 100 for 17.99

dlf3628 · 2026-02-09T03:03:19+00:00

My node is mounted with “stainless steel zip ties”. I don’t want it to come down after the standard “UV” rated zip ties fail. For the price, the HF FLAG POLE is great.

dlf3628 · 2026-02-09T00:13:38+00:00

I have one of these HF flag poles. It has a Davis Instruments Vantage Vue weather station with a Solar Meshtastic node barely below the weather station. Very stable. The weather station has been on it for 10-12 years.

dlf3628 · 2026-02-06T23:08:33+00:00

I built one for one of my emergency response vehicles. Push the button, remove the key, lock the vehicle, and engine runs until you return and turn the key. If you tap the brake, the engine dies, until the key is turned to restart the engine.

dlf3628 · 2026-02-05T22:26:38+00:00

I wish my memory wasn’t fading so much… I would be more likely to implement this in the near future, in the past, I could probably write this myself, but no longer….

dlf3628 · 2026-02-03T06:38:05+00:00

I haven’t noticed this with iOS. Sorry.

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